Naseeruddin Shah supports Satyajit Ray Institute students

3 UPDATES · 2 DAYS · 25 OCT 2026 — 26 OCT 2026

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Latest · 26 Oct 2026

Actor Naseeruddin Shah issued a video statement supporting Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute students who are demanding the resignation of Santosh Ajmera following a violent protest.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the rustication of six students by the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute in Kolkata for vandalism and assault, including the subsequent reactions from Naseeruddin Shah and Rahul Sinha. It excludes other actions by the SRFTI, the students, Naseeruddin Shah, the BJP, or the political parties mentioned unless they are direct developments of this specific occurrence.

The full story, from the beginning

25Oct

STORY BEGINS — NDTV

The Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute defended rusticating six students for vandalism while actor Naseeruddin Shah expressed solidarity with the students and accused the BJP of intimidation.

The Hindu

The Bharatiya Janata Party accused actor Naseeruddin Shah of wanting to weaken democracy following his criticism of the rustication of six students at the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute.

26Oct

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Actor Naseeruddin Shah issued a video statement supporting Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute students who are demanding the resignation of Santosh Ajmera following a violent protest.

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